Drug-induced lupus

Certain medications can cause temporary symptoms and signs
of
lupus. The symptoms go away when you stop taking the
medication, generally within a few weeks. Symptoms are usually milder than in
typical lupus, and the kidneys and central nervous system are rarely
affected.

Some children taking medications to prevent seizures
develop a lupuslike condition similar to drug-induced lupus seen in adults.
Symptoms go away when the child stops taking the medication.

Certain
anticonvulsants called hydantoins, such as phenytoin and
ethotoin.

Chlorpromazine.

D-penicillamine.

Hydralazine.

Interferon
alfa.

Isoniazid.

Methyldopa.

Minocycline.

Procainamide.

While these medications may induce symptoms of lupus in some
individuals, the symptoms are not permanent and will eventually disappear when
you stop taking the medication. Even if you have lupus, your health
professional may prescribe these medications to treat other conditions.1

People who already have systemic or cutaneous
(skin) lupus are not at increased risk of having lupus flares when they use
these medications for treating other conditions.1

If you suspect that a medication is triggering
lupus symptom flares, consult with your health professional about changing your
medication.

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